Gilbert antics Autumn has been glorious for many reasons. Unseasonably warm days have made bike riding a pleasure, though the wind has been a challenge. Lately, the evening sunsets have lightly brushed the clouds a delicate shade of red, before lighting up the skies with glorious color. It is also that time of year for seasonal doctor visits. Gilbert is often a conversation … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
Christmas service at Lenora Church
The Lenora Pioneer Church Society is happy to announce that the 2017 Lenora United Methodist Church Christmas services will be held on December 16 at 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and December 20 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Advent/Christmas services will be festive in keeping with the simple beauty of the historic pioneer church building which dates from 1856. Beautiful … [Read more...]
Unemployment rate falls to 3.3% in October Jobless rate is lowest since October 2000
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota’s unemployment rate fell 0.4% in October to 3.3%, its lowest level in 17 years, according to seasonally adjusted figures released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The U.S. jobless rate was 4.1% in October. The agency said state employers eliminated 4,500 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in October. Over … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project The Confederate flag
By Deanna Kay Phillips A sign of rebellion or a sign of racism? In the past several years the Confederate Flag has been brought into debate much more than what it used to be. It has always been a matter of much debate as to whether Old Dixie is a relic of history or something to try and erase. Most people are of two mind frames. It’s a historical artifact and needs to be … [Read more...]
Wrestling Preview
Chatfield wrestling rebounded last year. A year after going 3-15, the Gophers went 7-6 (6-3 versus TRC foes). Travis Bartels’ group lost to D-E in the 1A quarters. The top returnee, in his high school swan-song, is senior Jake Mandt. The three-time state placer was last year’s 145-pound section and state Class A champion (31-2). Mandt is 137-19 the past four years. The … [Read more...]
Cougar Boys Up Scoring to 2-0 Start
The first week of boys and girls basketball action saw county teams play 22 total games. Only one posted a 2-0 start. A year ago, Mabel-Canton’s boys had a best offensive showing of 64 points. They topped 60 just five times. Versus Glenville-Emmons, M-C ripped the Wolverines on the glass and posted an 83-55 victory. M-C had 58 rebounds to G-E’s 29 (27 to 9 offensive … [Read more...]
Falcons Girls Control Trojans
The last time FC and R-P’s girls met, the Falcons ended the Trojans hopes of a 1A East repeat. FC beat R-P in last year’s 1A semis. Most of those teams’ critical pieces graduated. Levi Olstad’s squad nonetheless brought enough back to post a near from-start-to-finish early season victory. R-P’s only lead was 1-0. In an up-and-down high-speed contest that featured 45 fouls, … [Read more...]
Gopher Girls Comeback Versus Rebels
The last two times Chatfield and Southland’s girls met in basketball, Rebel stand-out McKendry Kennedy was the story. The (then) junior combined for 49 points, as Southland swept last year’s series (59-36, 62-48). In the Gophers season opener, they held Kennedy in check, and overcame a double-digit deficit to post a win. Southland led by as many as 12 in the first half … [Read more...]
Hot Shots
Chatfield wrestling had a good first week, starting the year 4-1. Seth Goetzinger (#10 at 106) and Jake Mandt (#1 at 145) begin the year ranked in state. Alyssa Rostad (25 pts) and Amber Chapel (22 pts) each had career-highs as Houston’s girls (1-1) beat Alden-Conger. Lexie Johnson had a career-high 21 as Lanesboro beat G-E. Lauren Lawston had a career-high 20 to lead R-P’s … [Read more...]
Boys Basketball (11/30 & 12/2)
L-O 50, Kingsland 73 (K: J. Beck 16 pts (8-14 FGs), 18 rebs; Ian Meisner 17 pts (7-8 FGs); Zach Bubany 11 pts, 4 assists; Wyatt Pruter 11 pts. Knights are 1-0) GM 53, Lanesboro 46 (L: Carson Schwichtenberg 19 pts, 9 rebs; Brady Johnson 13 pts (3-4 three’s). Burros are 0-1) L/P 68, Houston 58 (H: J. Hongerholt 29 pts; Alex Van Gundy/Connor Van Gundy 9 pts. ‘Canes are … [Read more...]